Games starting with: S

Lorr is a merchant who is currently set up at an outpost in order to help supply the Gradoan army. The outpost was set up in an attempt to put a halt to the recent attacks made on the capital by the Shaherons, a tribe of people that live in the desert. The reasons for this sudden increase in violence is unknown, but that's hardly Lorr's problem--until the outpost gets raided and he ends up being captured by none other than a Shaheron prince.

Karin makes a delivery to a prestige school but ends up being an escort for the president of the Gentlemen's Club, Kyo. Karin is molested and harassed by his 'master' in order to please his sadistic desires. How will Karin get out of this mess without being sexually assaulted?
This game is for a mature audience.Rape, sexual harassment, sexual assault and nudity scenes are presented.

This is a Sailor Moon fan game. The goal of the game is to win love of Aino Minako by asking her out on dates, giving her gifts or playing mini-games. You have a certain amount of days with one possible date per day.

"Sailor Moon Dating Simulator 4" is the fourth game in the SMDS series, centered around Rei Hino (one of main characters in the "Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon" anime series). The goal of the game is to win love of Rei Hino by asking her out on dates, giving gifts and playing mini-games with her. You have 15 days with one possible date (or other action) per day. Answers selected during dialogues on dates will eventually affect Rei's feelings (i.e., "correct" answers will raise "intimacy level" and "wrong" answers will reduce it). You can go shopping for gifts any time during the game. Once you have a gift, you can give it to Rei during any date. Day 16 is the last one, the ending depends on your actions. The game has four possible endings. If you get the best ending you'll receive a love letter from Rei (instead of a regular letter which means you failed to win her love) asking you for a date.

This is a Sailor Moon fan game. The goal of the game is to win love of Usagi Tsukino by asking her out on dates, giving her gifts or playing mini-games. You have a certain amount of days with one possible date per day. Answers selected during dialogues on dates will eventually affect Usagi's feelings.

The Sailor Senshi are trapped in a strange universe, surrounded by creepy characters. Will they make it out alive? (Crossover between Sailor Moon the anime series and The Black Heart the fighting game)

I've been working on this little project for some time now. It's basically my short waff/pwp story, edited for storytelling, with exciting visuals and music. I tried my utmost best. I hope you enjoy this work.
Since I'm totally inept at true art like drawing and painting, and I don't want to destroy your eyes with the scrabbles that I can do, I used images found from different sources. Where I could find the original authors, I asked them for permission. Such as anma, feiuccia and kraddy07.
Like I said this is my first foray into the making of visual novels. I truly hope you enjoy this and leave a comment. Be it to say that you enjoyed it, want to give me some advice on how to better myself or just tell me I suck... (now that I think about it... don't do that last part... that's not the kind of constructive criticism that I need.)
On to the next project with bigger and better things! Cheers!
Link to game is here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/s5jsmis0w5dzs0b/SasuNaru_Until_the_end_of_times-1.0-all.zip

It's finals again, but your seat neighbor who's the only girl who ever have spoken to you is skipping to college. As soon as class is over she comes ask you what you will do for finals. This may be the last change you have to speak to a girl again.
This visual novel is very short, however there are many choices. The visual novel used free for use resources which are great. The author draw this original character for this visual novel and did her best, "She petty and cute, also antisocial looking to make friends before she goes to college."

Schoolgirl x Squid is a heart-warming tale, in which you - Kitashikawa Moe, a Japanese schoolgirl and part-time fashion blogger - must take care of a cute pet squid. Try not to kill him - because, in all honesty, he’s one of the only friends you have… Or, maybe even more……
For all the people who have ever wanted to date a squid, this is definitely the visual novel for you!

You play as Hershey, a regular high-school student in Pillowsburg HIgh, who happens to take bakery class with Felicia. You are challenged by Professor Zucchini to pass Bakery Class with a project that has to persuade his taste buds. Along the ride, you meet Éclair, a tall, slender cinnamon roll girl who happens to know the secrets in passing Prof. Zucchini’s bakery class. Felicia, on the other hand, believes it take love and determination to create a great baking project. The question is: who will you trust?

*This is an incomplete version of upcoming Seaview Academy*
Play through Andi's first two days at a new school! Be male or female! Be a nerd, a jock or a prep! Be on the cheerleading squad, be in the school play, be in the science club or on the baseball team! YOU get to decide how Andi's time at their new school will begin!
Also have a look at some of the options Andi will have for romance!

„SECOND CHANCE” is a free visual novel (otome game) settled in a fantasy world full of magic.
You play as Aria - a girl who two years ago lost most of her memories in mysterious circumstances. This is a story of how her troubled past caught up with her and how she used this second chance she was given to change her former life... and maybe even find true love.
A full version of the game features:
- 4 romanceable characters (men);
- love triangles and lots of jealousy between characters;
- over a hundred choices for player to make strongly affecting the ending of the game;
- a few big plot twists;
- 11 different endings (both good and bad);
- you can make your protagonist whoever you want – a sassy flirt, a true lady, a sweet little angel or straight up evil and manipulative woman;
- lots of humor as well as more serious moments and difficult moral dilemmas;
- beautiful royalty-free music by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com);
- unique graphics (characters and backgrounds) made solely for this game;
- a game using a Ren'py engine.
Please enjoy this free full version of the game and let me know what you think.

Your school's hosting a Secret Santa instead of doing a Christmas dance and you just happen to pick out the name of your crush. You interact with the other characters of the game to find out what the perfect present for your crush is to impress him and hopefully make him fall for you. The present you chose in the end determine the ending you get.

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Senior Year follows a protagonist (you), as you go through your last year of college. It is a story of love, relationships, and fun. It's also the first fully voiced original English-language visual novel.

It's Valentines's day, the most dreaded day of all, but as a typical shoujo heroine type character you are definitely prepared for its' outcome - however the heck it may turn out to be.
Armed with a box of homemade chocolates full of your love, you embark on a one-day quest to hunt down senpai and GIVE IT TO HIM STRAIGHT.
It won't be like all those previous failed years at all, you hope. This chocolate isn't going on a turnaround route to your best friend (who hopes otherwise)!
A parody otome game with five endings and a fair amount of extra content!

You are a student in your final year at a Japanese high school. As an upperclassman—a senpai—there is a rule amongst your kouhais which shadows your every move: Senpai will never notice you.
How will you interact with your kouhais? Notice them, ignore them, string them along? The choice is up to you!

Sepia Tears is a love story.
There are no robots or vampires, for better or worse. It's about a high schooler named Mark, an ordinary protagonist with a memory that he tries very hard to forget. It's also about a girl named Myra who knows more about him than any stranger should, and who reminds him uncannily of his past.
Together, they search for a storybook romance and realize that love doesn't always bloom as neatly as it ought to.

Serafina's Crown is a fantastical, dramatic visual novel with branching storylines, a stat-based strategy game, and dating-sim elements. In the game -- which takes place in the same world as Woodsy Studio's first release, Serafina's Saga -- you play as Odell Perin, an inexperienced young woman who must navigate political intrigue, romantic confusion, and an ongoing murder mystery while serving as Regent of Darzia. The branching storylines depend on your decisions: forming romantic relationships with other characters, finding Queen Belatrix's killer, and determining the next monarch. The game also features a dynamic debate system that allows Odell to argue certain points in court based on her accumulated stats.
Key Features
--Branching Narrative:
--Debate Mini-Game
--Girl x Boy / Girl x Girl Romances
--Voice Acting: Serafina’s Crown features a cast of talented voice actors that bring the story to life.
Story & Gameplay
The sequel takes place seven years after the end of Serafina’s Saga. Grand Prince Robil Feldren dies of an illness -- and a few weeks later, Queen Belatrix Grandil dies in in the midst of a “hunting accident.” Serafina Elborn and her husband Reuben Jeridar are poised to take the throne, except for one big problem: Many nobles suspect that Reuben Jeridar arranged the assassination of Belatrix Grandil.
Players take on the role of Odell Perin, who is unwittingly thrust into a position of power. Due to her neutral stance, Odell Perin is elected to serve as Regent long enough to settle the ongoing disputes -- and thus determine who will become the next King or Queen of Darzia.
Serafina’s Crown is a visual novel with elements of fantasy, adventure and romance. Every decision Odell makes as Regent of Darzia will change the story arc to favor the different Gods. These decisions will allow Odell to get closer to solving the murder, but they can also make things more complicated for the inexperienced ruler. . . .
The game also features a debate system that allows Odell to argue points in court based on the stats she has earned throughout the game. Winning debates further Odell’s quest in finding Belatrix’s killer and choosing the next monarch of Darzia.

Young Serafina has spent her entire life alone in the jungle with only her guardian, a mysterious man named Arken, as company. When Arken is captured by a group of soldiers and carried away, Serafina must venture outside the forest to save him. On her journey to the heart of the kingdom, Serafina discovers a whole new world beyond the shadows of the jungle. She will also learn the dark truth of Arken's past and thus her own. How she chooses to use this knowledge will change the fate of the entire kingdom.
This interactive novel--approximating 50,000 words in length--features a custom score of 20+ music tracks, 50+ backgrounds, and more than 10 possible endings. As the story unfolds, the reader can choose how to interact with other characters, thereby forming or breaking romantic relationships that will shape the story's conclusion.

A Dungeon Crawler - Visual Novel - Capitalism hybrid where you play as 1 of the 4 young and beautiful girls who recently died but is brought back to life by a devil (who also happens to be a young and beautiful girl).
Though, instead of claiming your ever so cliche human soul, the devil demands a huge sum of money for payment. You also learn of the dreadful fact that you will die again if the payment is not in time.
Can you make enough money in time to save your life?
Does that sound a bit too dark? You would be pleasantly surprised​ (or disappointed) that the game is actually very light-hearted for the most part.

Life is all about meetings and events. And sometimes one little event can cause a chain that changes the very direction of your life. This is the story of one guy's encounter with a girl standing on a bridge. And how both of their lives changed due to this one event.

You, Mandy, are an ordinary girl. However, one day, something happens that changes your life.
What is it, you ask?
Did you win the lottery?
Nope.
Are you secretly a princess?
Sorry.
Do you fall into a vat of radioactive waste and suddenly gain abilities that make superman weep?
You wish.
Unfortunately, none of these things happen.
What does happen is that you accidentally get caught in a science project's misfiring range, and get shrunk down to a quarter inch in height! The student body president, Jake, is caught in the crossfire with you. Working together, you must find a way to reach normal height by the end of three days; else you remain shrinkified forever! With the help of bugs, crumbs, and possibly a grumpy old mouse, you just might find a way out in time...

One day our heroine, Marty, arrives uncharacteristically early to school to find a boy from another class leaving flowers on her desk. She hides before he can see her, not wanting the situation to become awkward.
How will our nutty, hopelessly romantic, manga-loving protagonist deal with the situation? She will try to recreate classic romantic scenes from her favorite manga with her not-so-secret admirer, in order to get him to confess his feelings. Duh!

After Emily Whitman suddenly dies with her last words being that she is engaged and part of a new family, Jane travels to London to find out the truth. Part 1 of the Jane Whitman trilogy (Worthy Bride & Wandering Child).

"A person's heart's warmth. The very spirit that keeps them alive and strong, especially in cursed frozen tundra. Some say you can sell it to gain power, while others believe it is it's own power. Either way, it did not change the fact that Ágirni sold her heart's warmth to a demon for the use of magick."
Synopsis
Simple as Snow is a kinetic visual novel about a caster named Lysa who is caught up in the middle of a sorceress scheme to steal the heart of a young king. If only it were about love and not the sorceress' sick plot to literally take his heart.
Simple as Snow is a kinetic novel, meaning it's strongly story based. All the backgrounds in the game were beautifully hand painted. This novella is over 14,000 words and has about an hour of game play. There are choices that give insight to the story if you choose to take the time to read them. Originally made for NaNoReno in 2016 with a team of one, but was released late because of life events.
Working on this made me want to continue the story and though it might not be everything I wished for. I am happy. Please be aware there is some mild bloodshed and gore and thank you for taking the time to read this. This was an interesting journey and I hope that you enjoy the game.

Everyone knows about the Seven Deadly Sins: Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth, Envy, Pride, and Greed, but not everyone knows this tale about six band students who have to follow their psychopathic teacher's instructions to kill their fellow members for the perfect marching band. But how far will everyone go until they reveal their true nature of insanity?

Hung on a piece on thread in the foyer, a bamboo scroll lists six golden rules which every Minamoto family clan member must follow. "You must not let any strangers into the house. If you spot any strangers loitering around the property, alert us immediately. Never tell strangers where we are hiding. Don't accept things from trespassers. Never, I repeat, never talk to those of the Taira family. Got it? Don't trust the Taira Clan." Minamoto no Ryouji, a 12th-century Japanese boy of the Minamoto clan read those rules, and knew them all by heart. Never in his life would he even dream of breaking even one of them. That is, until that one day he met a girl named Yuki in the heart of the winter fields.

A slice-of-life melodrama that's all about the important parts of growing up: falling in love with another girl, impeaching a corrupt student council president, sex, and not colouring within the lines.

Another short visual novel about Haru. This time you team up with him to work on a school project. However, in this night something strange happens. Suddenly you’re locked inside your own room and a dark power menaces your life! Can you find a way out of your room? Can you even survive this night? Pay attention to your environment and you might have a chance to escape.

Another Sleepless Night! However, this time you are going to spend the night at a friend’s house where no boys are allowed. Natsumi, Midori, and Shizuka are having a Ladies’ Night at Shizuka’s house and you are invited. You can explore the whole house and collect clues. But don’t get yourself killed! There are dangers lurking everywhere.

A BxG romantic comedy visual novel done with 3D graphics. Something's In The Air is a dating sim visual novel with about 25 endings and many twists and surprises.
You play a 20-something single guy in a new city where you don't know very many people and you are looking to meet some new people, especially female people. There are 7 new women to meet.
This is my attempt to Americanize the dating sim visual novel. Instead of many dates over a span of time, these all take place on the same Saturday night. A mystery develops as time line events don't always happen like they are supposed to.

Let's join our heroine, a goddess in training, on her adventurous journey. You must think about your choices in order to protect residents of the woods from long winter and even themselves. Learn about nature laws and with their help find way to restore balance and peace.
Song About Winter And Spring is a look at slavic traditions from perspective of japanese culture - shinto. With the story and visual aspects of the game we tryed to search for common elements of these seemingly unrelated cultures with goal of finding shared roots of mankind.

Jason runs away from his home in search of an elusive mansion beyond the forest at the base of a mountain. He seeks its sole resident, a lady believed able to grant any wish. However, she isn't one to deal out favors for free. Is Jason willing to pay the price, even if it's eternal servitude? And what secrets and histories does the mysterious lady possess?

Three recently graduated college co-eds, close friends who lived in the same sorority house at the University of Washington, embark on a summer-long trip across Europe, encountering mystery, intrigue, and romance at every destination. First stop -- London!
Sorority Sister Sleuths: London Calling is the first episode in an interactive Visual Novel series featuring:
* 3 playable characters times 2 romantic choices equals 6 possible story outcomes!
* different dress-up outfit choices throughout the stories
* romantic subplots
* numerous mini-games
* hours of decision making and mystery solving entertainment!

Once, when the chance showed up, Sirius risked everything to get once into the records room to get one piece of data she wanted, which is the identity of her parents. This ruined her life, as she was caught due to "stealing" of information and dealing physical injuries. She regretted everything she did in that day. But one year after her stay in prison, she had to be transferred to a different section of the prison area.
In there, she met Cetus, a "woman" who got her gender removed, and Daena Blackstar, a young appointed general who started guarding their cells as part of her training on "discipline". Little did she know they will be part on the next turn of events that will change her life...
As time passes by, her life gets worse as memories of long ago started coming to her, as if a lone spirit awaking from a long sleep. With the medium of dreams she was able to look at other people's hearts at the past... and on her own, which brought on the realization of what is behind her own mysterious past. The stories makes the past more tangling, more confusing... It triggers one event that will break each others' trust to everyone.

"Soulmates" is a short story of the "Shadow-Trilogy", a novel series by Marcel Weyers. It takes place a few years before the first novel "Shadows" starts and introduces the main protagonist Haru and his best friend Yusaku. The novel is a short story about friendship and is set in a modern day Japanese village.
English and German.

SoulSet is a Mystery/Romance Visual Novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with 5 other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust?
This game contains content typically considered mature, such as: strong language, blood, violence, disturbing content, use of alcohol, partial nudity, implied sex and sexual content. Player discretion is advised.
Features:
- a total of 7 pursuable characters (both male and female)
- over 20 possible endings
- 100k+ words with an estimated 10-15 hours of gameplay
- multiple story lines with unlockable, alternative paths
- multiple route mystery (only by playing all of the routes will you be able to learn the entire story behind the game's events)
- a fantasy setting where magic is a part of everyday life
- mystery, suspense, romance, comedy, fantasy
- 18 beautiful backgrounds, spiced with the arcane
- over 30 character sprites, including alternative outfits
- a CG, BG and Ending Gallery to help keep track of your progress
- Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
- available for Windows, Mac and Linux
Story:
You find yourself in a world where magic is a common sight, dragons are rare but exist, spirits roam the lands and people's souls hold a lot more potential than one might expect.
The player follows the predicament of Mariko Blairnot, a young woman who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with five other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Mariko herself can only remember scattered bits and pieces of an event that supposedly happened years ago, involving the death of her mother and the appearance of a mysterious stranger who offered his help to her and her closest dragon companion, Isshin. With both of them nowhere to be seen inside of the mansion, Mariko and the rest of the cast investigate their surroundings, only to find more questions with no answers.
When someone comes up with a way that could help in getting their memories back, Mariko is presented with the option to pair up with someone for the experiment.
Who will you trust?

You're all set to get scouted for the University sports team, but disaster strikes! You're struck down by a mysterious curse and instead your Rival takes your place on the team.
Desperate for credits you enroll in a Summer program, only to find yourself stuck in a class with no lecturer and some strange classmates.
After nearly falling to your death, you vow vengeance against your rival and your classmates agree to act as your sports team so you can challenge him to a sports match.
Can you find a winning strategy and go from underachieving Senpai to legendary manager of Sports?
A short game made for amusement.
Written and drawn by @azuresama
Music from http://wrathgames.com/blog/

A KPOP group Boyfriend visual novel game. However, actual knowledge of the group is not necessary.
It’s a new semester at a new school, and everything is bound to be overwhelming. When your life is suddenly filled with 6 different men with 6 different appeals, who will your heart lead you to?
Join the Boyfriend members in experiencing an exciting school life! Alongside your best friend, Minwoo, you’ll meet a pair of cheeky twins, a mean (?) senior, his friend, and of course, your Student Council president! How will your school life play out?

Yandere-chan is just an ordinary girl with ordinary hobbies, ordinary friends, ordinary problems, and one not-so-ordinary crush. She has feelings for the man standing in her street --not a stalker-- who's just loitering about --definitely not a stalker-- and who occasionally tries to look through her window --most definitely not a stalker--. But Yandere-chan doesn't know who this mysterious man is, why he's standing there and if he might be interested in her as well. Should she approach him and confess her feelings to him? Or should she keep her feelings hidden to avoid a heart-break?
A ±15.000 word story, rated PEGI13 as long as censor is kept on, rated M if you dare to turn it off.
Walkthrough: As this might be a bit difficult to find without knowing it exists, there is a second story to be unlocked. You've just got to... break the game.

Rena has always been a “Jill of all trades;” dabbling in one thing and getting bored, then moving on to the next. Though she’s majoring in business, it’s only because she has no idea what else to do with her life. But on a day like any other, while on campus she spots a piano, and, remembering the days when she used to enjoy playing, decides to try it…

This short (.5 - 1 hour) kinetic story functions as a demo to Starswirl Academy.
"Welcome to Starswirl Academy: one of the most prestigious high schools in the country. Classes and extracurricular activities cater to the needs of each individual student. At Starswirl, we feel that an emphasis on a person's special talent is what sets us apart from the rest. While enrolled, the use of the campus' facilities is not only allowed, but encouraged to aid in the pursuit of honing your own skills."
You'll play as a new transfer student, fresh off the train. Since you're a senior, it seems as though every one of your classmates knows exactly what their talents are. You couldn't be more directionless, but that's why you chose to come here, right? It's time to find out exactly who you are.

Paul Jackman is a recently qualified teacher, who's been hired by the very prestigious Stillwater Creek Academy as a teacher. He's recently been dumped by his long term girlfriend, so he feels that the career, and general life change will help him get over everything. Paul will meet and befriend several students and teachers, some of whom he may even fall in love with. But no matter how much things change, Paul is still to learn one thing - you can never change your past...

Storytime also known as Storytime with Lemon and Storytime with Lemon and Mint is a 2017 Visual Novel based on bedtime stories. Only with a twist the stories featured are more or less warped. Featuring Rina Adachi and Sarah E. Taylor.

It looks like Chester Jeremy, who is a very shy and lonely person will never find his "special someone". So, at last he decided to hire a street girl to satisfy his sexual desires. But, he is too shy, even in front of the hooker. And, it also seems that she is hiding something. Will he able to make love to her? What is she trying to hide? Play the game to find out.

SugoiStuck is mildly based on the webcomic Homestuck. No knowledge of the comic is necessary to enjoy this game to the fullest extent.
In SugoiStuck, you play as 13-year old Jojo Sugoi on his quest to collect every ROMANCE UNIT. In order to do this, he must romance several waifus that he finds in his school. What happens when he collects all of the ROMANCE UNITS? I'll tell you what happens: good shit.

A pretty poor quality visual novel, put together a long time ago as an alternate version of a romance novel I wrote in the eighth grade. However, it should be somewhat likable to certain people, especially those who feel like they've played every free Girl pursues Boy visual novel out there and just need something new to fill their thirst for digitalized romance.
There are two obtainable men, and the plots change completely depending on which guy you choose. Sorry there aren't a lot of interactions or background music. This was done pretty much over the course of just a few days, so I do apologize.
Sprites and backgrounds are off Google Images and the story is mine~. Hope you enjoy!
Official Website: (http://imnotsayingitwasaliens.webs.com/summercamp)

Before her 2 year crush leaves for college, Iris decides to confess her feelings for him. Her two best friends have differing opinions, one of them supports her while the other has started acting strange whenever the topic is brought up. Also recently Iris can't seem to leave her apartment without bumping into her annoying neighbor.
Will she find the courage to go though with her plan or will someone else interfere?
Features:
- 3 guys to choose from
- 10 different ending
- original graphics and GUI
- CG and endings gallery
- plenty of choices

You will be playing as a teenage girl who is returning to her hometown for a summer vacation after nine long years. She rekindles old friendships and makes new ones, while reminiscing about the past. Her grandmother tells her that she has to find a date for the upcoming town festival, or else she will be set up with a guy she doesn't even know. Will she manage to choose a guy, or will she be forced to be partnered up with a stranger? Will she even go to the dance at all?

※ A demo of my first VN.
※ Still in progress
※ Has no CGs. My drawing skills are horrible, sorry about that. I could use some help.
※contains the first two chapter of the VN.
It is when the first love ends that you are left with the most unbearable scars. Our main protagonist - Yuuhi [you] - met her first love Nagano Haruka during her first year in high school. Things started to turn when Nagano Haruka's ex girlfriend Aihana Natsuki appeared. What would happen then? A happy ending? Or a farewell?

Who said absence makes the heart grows fonder? It hasn't been the case for Rakiyah and her dwindling relationship. She loves her boyfriend from the very bottom of her heart, but his job has been separating them for to long. And fond memories aren't enough to keep her warm at night, especially with temptation so close by. Will Rakiyah choose to stick to her relationship to the end or break it off once and for all?

Sweet Nothings is about a 15 year old American teenager who had to move to Japan with his family after his mom got remarried. At first, Jacen Tokomato didn't like the culture change and he was sure that he would never make any friends until he met his classmate, Daisuke Namura. The both of them quickly became fast friends and started helping each other out, especially when Jacen decides to try out for the school's soccer team, but that's not all. Not only does Jacen has to deal with the struggles of moving to an unfamiliar country, but he also has to deal with the fact that he is starting to fall head over heels for a third year at his school. Nobody said being a teenager was easy. Especially for Jacen when he has to overcome his newfound sexuality, friendships, relationships, exams, family and above all, Japan.

Jenna Lynn, a.k.a. “Just Jen” has gotten herself into a barrel of trouble. When crazy Aunt Patsy threatens a blind date, Jen does the only thing she can: lie. Now she’s got less than a week to find herself a guy to take home for Thanksgiving to play Meet the Parents. Aside from sounding like the plot of a bad soap opera, what could possibly go wrong?